The Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU) has called for two tea firms to stop outsourcing labor through contractors after a BBC Africa report revealed sexual assault against women in tea firms.
The union wants direct employment for all contracted employees and says outsourcing affects workers’ rights and welfare.
The union has asked the companies to do more than apologize and issue procedural crisis communication.
They should compensate affected workers, ensure all employees join unions and prevent sexual harassment.
James Finlays Kenya, one of the tea firms accused of sexual harassment, acknowledged the allegations and vowed to take action against such behavior.
KPAWU has called on tea firms to respect their workers’ constitutional rights, including fair remuneration and reasonable working conditions.
They stated that outsourcing affects workers’ rights and welfare.
The two companies are yet to respond to KPAWU’s request.
